Young Rangers offers young people (aged 12-16) new opportunities for exploration, learning and adventure in the great outdoors.
We run a monthly activity programme for young people. Led by qualified and experienced outdoor leaders and providing young people with meaningful and fun activities in the Shropshire Hills National Landscape.
Since the start of the programme in 2022, 140 young people have taken part...
Up and coming...
For booking, please click on the event activities below
Saturday 27th April, 10:30 am-1pm
Resting Hill, Snailbeach
The first of our annual survey sessions to monitor the local Pied Flycatcher population
Saturday 25th May, 10:30am-1pm
Resting Hill, Snailbeach
More survey work to get up close to the furry (and by now feathered?) chicks!
Friday 31st May, - details to be confirmed soon
*Please note: Participants must be registered on Young Rangers before attending*
For further information, please contact the Project Officer, Joe Penfold, email: joe.penfold@shropshire.gov.uk
What is Young Rangers?
- Action - positive and fun work to help protect and conserve some of Shropshire’s most important wildlife, landscapes and habitats.
- Skills - opportunities for outdoor learning and skills development, including countryside crafts, navigation training, bushcraft and wildlife surveying.
- Leadership - finding a voice for, and promoting greater representation of young people in decisions which affect them and our local landscape.
- Recognition - celebrating and receiving recognition through the John Muir Award and the AQA Unit Award Scheme.
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